Audio-Technica AT2020
Medium-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Pivoting Stand Mount
Quality & Price In One Mic!
Stellar A-T performance, outstanding value! The AT2020 gives you classic Audio-Technica sound quality at an incredibly low price! Capture the subtleties and nuances of vocals and acoustic guitars, then take on screaming guitar amplifier cabinets — all with one mic. It's the Swiss Army knife of affordable condensers! At this incredble price, you can put together your own stereo mic pair! Perfectly suited for today's home and project studio, the AT2020 was designed to fit comfortably in your mix and your budget at the same time. The perfect "first microphone," we're sure the AT2020 will fit into your studio! Audio Technica AT2020 Features at a Glance:- The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
- Ideal for project/home-studio applications
- High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
- Relatively low self-noise - perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipment
- Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response
- Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
- Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone
The AT2020: the standard for affordable side address studio condensers.
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Scott DeMarko
The AT2020 delivers in every aspect that you want a good quality cardiod condenser mic to offer. The vocals are clean, crisp, and very direct. The mic really gives a very airy sound which, added with a preamp or compressor plug-in of choice, is the perfect combination a good vocal is looking for. I have used this mic on Hip Hop, R&B, and Rock recordings. For the price, this mic can't be beat. They say you get what you pay for. With the AT2020 you get an incredible value in a very affordable mic, and so much more.
Shootout winner
by Steve from Avondale, AZ
September 2, 2009
Music Background: Pro Musician, Recording Engineer
I recently decided to stop getting so stressed about reviews and what other people think of gear. Instead I'm just gonna go in and LISTEN to the gear to see if it works for me.
So I walked into ... read more [+] my local Guitar Center to shoot out every condensor that they had for $99.
I brought my laptop and my Apogee Duet, and lined up the AT2020, MXL 990/991, Sterling Audio ST51, and the AKG Perception 120 and did a shootout with acoustic guitar.
Obviously for me, the AT2020 won out. It was clear full, and had an airy high end that gave the guitar some sparkle.
After bringing it home and testing it with vocals, I was even more impressed with the quality of this mic.
So far I have used it on Nylon String guitar, acoustic guitar, and vocals and it has really shined running through the Duet.
I highly recommend that you give this mic a listen. In fact, do that with all of your gear purchases and take opinions with a grain of salt. Find what works for what you are trying to do that fits your budget, and then make great music! close [-]
Greater Value in the Quality
by J-Man from Decatur, GA
August 18, 2010
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Vocalist
When this microphone came in the mail and i seen the appearance i thought \"this mic is probably going to suck when i plug it up and start recording . . . but after recording with this microphone i wa ... read more [+]s very satisfied with the quality that came with it. I promise the price might be cheap but its worth the money . . . Sweetwater went ham with this one!!!!! close [-]
The AT2020 Mic
by Doe Boi from Fort Wayne, Indiana
April 26, 2007
Music Background: Rapper & Engineer
Me and my group bought this mic because of the cost and the reviews we heard about. So we put it to the test, and started recording with it. Many hits have came from this mic, including one radio hit. ... read more [+] If you are looking to buy a new mic, and you don't wanna spend a lot of money, I recommend getting this one. close [-]
Pleasantly suprised with the quality considering the price
by Dave from London E16
January 24, 2007
Music Background: Singer/songwriter
I wanted some decent condenser mics for home recording. I have a Tascam DP-01FX plus a Focusrite twin trak pro whic I use as a front on to the Tascam.in the past I have used a ADK A51 and an SE Electr ... read more [+]onics 2200A, they are both good mics but found them a bit boomy for my guitar.
I went to the PA centre in London and spoke to one of the staff who has had a lot of experiance in Sound Engineering and he told me to try this out.
I first did a search on the net and read many good reviews on this Audio Technica 2020 so I went back to the shop and tried it out. I am amazed at the quality and it was ideal for my acoustic guitar . I did'nt need to add to hardly any eq'ing it picked up the sound beautifully. I ended up buying two of these mics and I love then to bits.
It works beautifully with my Focusrite Twintrack pro .
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